Targe

The Targe is a medium sized plate fencing the late Middle Ages and the early modern period. It is characterized by its rectangular shape and a central fist grip. Often the sign face is curled and elaborately designed. Widespread she found especially in Italy, where it was usually performed together with the Seitschwert or the Rapier. In the local fencing of the 16th and 17th century. she stands between the smaller and the larger Buckler, worn on the forearm Rotella.

The term Targe is also used for some other shield shapes, such as for the round, worn on the arm shields from Scotland.